Scotland lock Jonny Gray has been named in the starting lineup for the upcoming match against Argentina in Cordoba. This marks his return to the international stage after being absent during the recent Six Nations tournament. Conversely, Finn Russell remains unavailable for the Nations Championship opener as he continues to recover from a calf injury sustained during his club season with Bath.
Saturday’s match at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes will be a milestone event for two players, as prop Pierre Schoeman and lock Scott Cummings are set to earn their 50th caps. Head coach Gregor Townsend has implemented eight changes to the starting roster that concluded the Six Nations against Ireland. New additions to the lineup include Kyle Rowe, Rory Hutchinson, Jamie Dobie, Tom Jordan, George Turner, Elliot Millar-Mills, and Cummings.
The team will face a busy schedule this month, with upcoming fixtures against South Africa in Pretoria and Fiji in Edinburgh. Following the clash with the Pumas, Scotland will look to build momentum with the revised squad configuration.
